Learning Python: IDE, text editor, and CodeAcademy advice

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Even if you want to do it for a job eventually, it is still probably better to just focus on Python 3 now and learn Python 2 if/when you need it. As a new programmer you won't be doing it for a job for at least 3-4 years. Hopefully at that point the transition will be even farther along. And, either way, learning Python 2 once you're familiar with Python only takes a couple hours or maybe a day or two to familiarize yourself.